Public Holidays in Belize
Belize observes 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Belize
- Emancipation DaySaturday, August 1, 2026
- St. George's Caye DayThursday, September 10, 2026
- Independence DayMonday, September 21, 2026
- Indigenous People’s Resistance DayMonday, October 12, 2026
- Garifuna Settlement DayThursday, November 19, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 15 | Thursday | George Price Day | Public |
| Mar 9 | Monday | National Heroes and Benefactor Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Sep 10 | Thursday | St. George's Caye Day | Public |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Indigenous People’s Resistance Day | Public |
| Nov 19 | Thursday | Garifuna Settlement Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026